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title: "OutSystems Services - Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000718867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
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# OutSystems Services - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000718867

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Social Security Scotland involves a tender for OutSystems Services within a Dynamic Purchasing System. The process encompasses two lots: Projects and Digital Resources. The tender will remain open until January 2027, with a focus on services in the main procurement category. Businesses interested in providing Support, Maintenance, Application Development, and related services in the technology sector should consider applying.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the technology services industry to engage with Social Security Scotland through a selective procurement method. The focus on OutSystems platform services offers a clear pathway for businesses with expertise in Project work or providing Digital Resources. Suppliers are encouraged to apply for one or both lots, with flexibility in meeting the scope requirements for each lot. The procurement process seeks suppliers capable of delivering quality services and complying with the specific terms and conditions set by the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The Authority has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Outsystems Services including Support, Maintenance, Application Development, Client-Side Support and Continuous Improvement. The DPS is split into two (2) lots: Lot 1 - Projects Lot 2 - Digital Resources . No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to within each lot description. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. Suppliers should note that the Authority may incorporate a preferred bidder stage in their invitation to tender process to allow them to carry out appropriate due diligence on the preferred supplier. The Authority will have the right to request evidence that entry criteria is still valid at any point during the life of the Dynamic Purchasing System with evidence to be provided via an updated SPD to the Authority within 5 working days of request being issued. There will be an ongoing requirement for suppliers to provide management information on call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. Suppliers should be aware that there may be a requirement to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract at any subsequent Call-Off DPS call-offs may require the mandated payment of the Real Living Wage as a special contract condition, this will be determined on an individual call-off basis. It is intended that the terms and conditions applicable to Call-Offs will be the Scottish Government ICT Model Services Contract. The Terms and Conditions will be refined for each applicable Call-Off. Interested parties can apply for either or both lots. Interested parties do not need to meet all elements of the scope detailed within each lot to be awarded a place.

### Lot Information

Projects

Project work to include Support, Maintenance, Application Development, Client-Side Support Services and Continuous Improvement on the Outsystems platform. Suppliers must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this lot. Provide details about the services you can provide under this lot including at least 2 case study examples from the last 3 years demonstrating experience of development and deployment of applications, client-side support, continuous improvement and or support and maintenance on OutSystems platform. Maximum 750 words per example. Examples from public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as clear and concise as possible. Do not include hyperlinks or embed files to this response and ensure acronyms are explained in full. A copy of the case study evidence form can be found at section 4C.1.2 of the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland within Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). The form should be downloaded, populated with relevant case study examples and uploaded. Suppliers should be aware there is not a requirement to provide all services within this lot, applications can be submitted for discrete elements of the services.

Renewal: This DPS is expected to run for a period of four years until January 2027. There are no time limit restrictions on a DPS and Social Security Scotland reserve the right to shorten, terminate or extend the operation of the DPS at any time

Digital Resources

Resources for a specific output to support the following areas - Support, Maintenance, Application Development, Client Side Support and Continuous Improvement on the OutSystems platform. The anticipated services and/or role profile include (but not limited to) the following: Digital Specialists Quality Assurance Network Advice Specialists Project/Programme Managers UX/UI Dev Ops Business Analysts User Researchers Software Engineers Data Analytical Specialists Solutions Architect Technical Architect Security Architect Testing Specialist Pen Testing Specialists Suppliers must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this lot. Please provide details about the services you can provide under this lot including at least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Maximum 350 words per example. Provide evidence of experience in providing resources for a specific piece of work for development and deployment of applications and or support and maintenance on OutSystems Platform. Examples from public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as clear and concise as possible. Do not include hyperlinks or embed files to this response and ensure acronyms are explained in full. A copy of the case study evidence form can be found at section 4C.1.2 of the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland within Public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). The form should be downloaded, populated with relevant case study examples and uploaded. Suppliers should be aware there is not a requirement to provide all services within this lot, applications can be submitted for discrete elements of the services.

Renewal: This DPS is expected to run for a period of four years until January 2027. There are no time limit restrictions on a DPS and Social Security Scotland reserve the right to shorten, terminate or extend the operation of the DPS at any time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469086 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469086
- 20 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469083
- 20 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469076

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469076
  OutSystems Services - Dynamic Purchasing System - The Authority has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Outsystems Services including Support, Maintenance, Application Development, Client-Side Support and Continuous Improvement. The DPS is split into two (2) lots: Lot 1 - Projects Lot 2 - Digital Resources . No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to within each lot description. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. Suppliers should note that the Authority may incorporate a preferred bidder stage in their invitation to tender process to allow them to carry out appropriate due diligence on the preferred supplier. The Authority will have the right to request evidence that entry criteria is still valid at any point during the life of the Dynamic Purchasing System with evidence to be provided via an updated SPD to the Authority within 5 working days of request being issued. There will be an ongoing requirement for suppliers to provide management information on call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. Suppliers should be aware that there may be a requirement to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract at any subsequent Call-Off DPS call-offs may require the mandated payment of the Real Living Wage as a special contract condition, this will be determined on an individual call-off basis. It is intended that the terms and conditions applicable to Call-Offs will be the Scottish Government ICT Model Services Contract. The Terms and Conditions will be refined for each applicable Call-Off. Interested parties can apply for either or both lots. Interested parties do not need to meet all elements of the scope detailed within each lot to be awarded a place.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718867
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

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